# Management of intra-bony defects using nano HA+PRF over its combination with a diode laser

## TL;DR

This study compares the effectiveness of using nano HA+PRF with or without a diode laser for healing intra-bony defects in periodontitis patients.

## Contribution

The study introduces the combination of a diode laser with nano HA+PRF for managing intra-bony defects.

## Key findings

- Both groups showed significant reductions in plaque index, probing depth, gingival index, gingival recession, and root coverage after six months.
- Intra-bony pockets were significantly reduced in both the control and test groups.

## Abstract

Patients with periodontitis frequently have intra-bony defects. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate the use of a diode laser and
a bone graft (nano hydroxyapatite [HA] + platelet rich fibrin [PRF]) in healing of intra-bony defects. In this split-mouth evaluation,
20 patients with bilateral intra-bony defects were divided into 2 groups as; Group I (control) - nano HA + PRF and Group II (Test
group)--bone graft (nano HA + PRF)+ diode laser and treated accordingly. After six months, reductions in PI, PD, GI, GR, and RCAL were
discovered. Intra-bony pockets were found to have significantly decreased in both groups.